A South Florida nurse says she was stunned to learn a childhood friend allegedly gave police her name during an arrest, leaving her family to believe she had been taken into custody. 

Authorities said the suspect, 30-year-old Cinthia Maria Diaz, now faces charges including burglary, aggravated assault and fraudulent use of personal identification after officers discovered she had impersonated her former friend during the booking process.

The victim said she recently went to the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center in Miami after family members received text messages that she had been arrested. She told police the claim was false and later learned a childhood friend had allegedly impersonated her during an arrest.

According to police, the victim told investigators she had not seen Diaz in years. When officers later showed her a booking photo of Diaz at the correctional center, she confirmed the suspect was the same woman she once knew.

The nurse also told officers she feared Diaz's actions could threaten her career.

Miami judge sets bond, appoints public defender

In bond court Monday, the judge appointed a public defender for Diaz and set her bond at $5,000 for the false use of ID charge and $2,500 for the second count.

Police said Diaz was known to abuse controlled substances. The judge found probable cause for the new charges and told her: "You have a public defender to help you out with these 2 cases."

Police said they are still investigating whether Diaz only gave a false name or also carried a fake ID.